Easing the pressure at Christmas

Stitching culture and community together

Date:
16 November 2017

Every Wednesday around 50 Pacific Island women gather in Porirua to revive and enjoy one of the Cook Islands’ most vibrant treasures, the creation of tivaevae (quilts). While Whānau Ora supports these women to practice their art form – the true investment is even richer.

Groundbreaking research on Māori urbanisation

Sowing dreams in the whenua

Date:
16 November 2017

In the tiny bay of Koukourarata, māra kai are being restored to their once famous status as bountiful kai baskets. Find out how dreams are growing healthy and strong – one humble potato at a time, in the heart of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū (Banks Peninsula).

Te Puni Kōkiri welcomes new Māori Development Minister

Bros for Change – Rangatahi becoming whānau and community leaders

Date:
07 November 2017

The six week programme run by Jaye Pukepuke(Tūhoe, Ngāti Hine) and Ben Murray, utilises tikanga Māori to form the basis of their kaupapa targeting rangatahi who might have fallen off the waka or who just need some help.

Turner whānau papakāinga – A place to call home

Date:
07 November 2017

It all started with a whānau plan through Whānau Ora.

With the support of the Māori Housing Network led by Te Puni Kōkiri the Turner whānau now have a place to call home with the completion of an 8-bedroom papakāinga in Ngaruawāhia. In addition to building their home, they have established a whānau Trust and created a thriving mussel fritter business.